Senior Manager – Raw Material Procurement
Key Purpose of the Job
The Senior Manager Procurement is responsible for ensuring smooth flow of components and Raw materials to meet production. The role holder is responsible to manage procurement costs and provide techno commercial support to category / material. Ensuring components inventory is under control and within targets is critical to the role holder.
Educational Qualification / Experience Required
Graduate in Engineering (BE or B Tech or M.Sc. Polymer Science)
Preferred only Mechanical, Chemical or Polymer
Experience of around 12 to 15 years in technical / industrial purchase
Robust experience in procurement of:
Polymer materials (PVC, CPVC, ABS, PP, engineering polymers, MBs and Colorants)
Packaging materials (cartons, labels, consumables)
Bought-Out Parts (BOP) – mechanical and electrical components
Should possess experience in procurement for MRP / Just in Time (JIT) production facility / systems
Strong Experience SAP Hana
Key Responsibilities
Drive end-to-end procurement of polymer materials, packaging,



and BOP ensuring on-time delivery and SLA adherence
Monitoring supplier alignment on cost, quality, and delivery (CQD) targets
Drive cost optimization through alternate sourcing, value engineering, and logistics improvements
Ensure inventory control and working capital optimization
Manage strategic supplier relationships and ensure supply continuity
Implement JIT, lean supply models, and procurement digitization initiatives
Ensure compliance with procurement governance, contracts, and audits
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including planning, production, quality, engineering, and finance
Task Analysis
Indicative Tasks
1. Responsible for monitoring procurement of direct materials (BOM items) adhering to On Time Delivery (OTD), Adherence to Leveled Production (ALP) guidelines, material budgets and SLAs
Review overall production and material requirement plan on a periodic basis, monitor day to day activit

📌 Senior Purchasing Manager (Coimbatore)
🏢 Watertec India
📍 Coimbatore